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Samsung Galaxy Note9 SM-N960F reviews
4.47out of 5
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Manufacturer codeSM-N960FZKAU07
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About the Samsung Galaxy Note9 SM-N960F
Samsung SM-N960FZKAU07 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 16.3 cm (6.4"); internal storage capacity: 128 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 8.1. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-N960FZKAU07. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 16.3 cm (6.4") display is specified at 2960 x 1440 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 16.3 cm (6.4")
- Screen resolution
- 2960 x 1440 pixels
- Processor family
- Samsung Exynos
- Memory (RAM)
- 6 GB
- Storage capacity
- 128 GB
- Mobile network generation
- 4G
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Expert reviews 9
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GSMArena
4.70 / 5Original rating: 4.7 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy Note9. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code SM-N960FZKAU07, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 30 Sep 2026
Trusted Reviews
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
The best big phone you can buy, even with the iPhone XS Max on shelves.ProsBattery lasts the day, comfortablyFantastic, huge display with no notchS Pen remains uniqueSamsung's software has a number of handy featuresConsThe overall design of the S9 Plus is...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
T3
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is the best Android smartphone in the world.With the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 picture now fully viewable, I feel we are left with a device that is one of the very best Android smartphones in the world right now.And, that is despite...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
TechRadar
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
If you are reading this to take a buying decision, you are probably considering to buy the Galaxy Note 9. If you have a heavy budget, you should. It's a great phone that money can buy currently. There are cheaper alternatives at almost half the price of t...
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Pocket-lint
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a catalogue of successes. With a premium build, an absolutely excellent screen, a mature software experience, great cameras, all the power you could possibly need, excellent battery life and fabulous AKG-tuned speakers, there'...
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The Guardian
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
If you need your phone to be able to do just about anything, the Note 9 is it. It has everything and the kitchen sink wrapped up into a massive powerhouse of a phone.As you might expect that comes with a few compromises, the biggest of which is the sheer...
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Digital Trends
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
Yes. If you love big phones — and the S Pen's new functions appeal — you'll be thrilled with the Note 9...
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Stuff
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
There are very few tech products that cause enough fuss to inspire their own niche in the market. But if you ever cringed at the word phablet as much as we did, you'll know that the Note series did just that when it dared to suggest a 5.3in screen might b...
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What Hi-Fi?
5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
But all this tech doesn't come cheap. The Note 9 is Samsung's most expensive phone yet: the 512GB version will set you back an eye-watering £1099. That's £50 cheaper than the 256GB Apple iPhone X, but still a lot of money for a smartphone, especially when...
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Samsung Galaxy Note9 SM-N960F specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-N960FZKAU07 · Icecat product 71543564 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 16.3 cm (6.4") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| Processor family | Samsung Exynos |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 8.1 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening5 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
| Stylus included | Yes |
Display8 details
| Screen shape | Curved edge screen |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display glass type | Gorilla Glass |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Rounded display corners | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage8 details
| Processor cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Processor lithography | 10 nm |
| Coprocessor | Yes |
| Coprocessor frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Coprocessor cores | 4 |
| RAM type | LPDDR4 |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Camera, image & video17 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
|---|---|
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.5 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Optical zoom | 2x |
| Digital zoom | 10x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 1.7 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p |
| Rear camera type | Dual camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Supported video modes | 1080p, 2160p |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless17 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| 2G bands (secondary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| USB On-The-Go support | Yes |
| Bluetooth supported | Yes |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 17 h |
Power & battery9 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Talk time (3G) (max) | 29 h |
| Standby time (pen) | 30 min |
| Charging time (pen) | 40 s |
| Stated music playback time | 59 h |
| Continuous audio playback time (display off) | 95 h |
| Continuous video playback time (max) | 20 h |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features6 details
| Face detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smile detection | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Magnetic sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Splash proof, Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 76.4 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm |
| Height | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g |
Software & compatibility2 details
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1800,2100 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2600 MHz |
Further product details56 details
| Native aspect ratio | 18.5:9 |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Pixel density | 516 ppi |
| 64-bit computing | Yes |
| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Multi-shot | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| 2G standards | Edge, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G standards | HSPA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| ANT+ enabled | Yes |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Text prediction system | Yes |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Iris recognition | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Pen included | Yes |
| Pressure levels | 4096 |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Play |
| Browsing time (3G) (max) | 14 h |
| Browsing time (4G) (max) | 16 h |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.381 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.509 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB |
|---|
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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